Question 1

What document formally authorizes a project and grants the project manager authority to apply organizational resources?

Accepted Answer

The Project Charter. It is created during the Develop Project Charter process and serves as the official authorization for the project to begin.

Question 2

Who is responsible for issuing the project charter?

Accepted Answer

The project charter is issued by the project sponsor (or initiating entity), not the project manager. The project manager may help write it but does not authorize it.

Question 3

What is the primary input used to develop the project charter when a project is initiated in response to a business need?

Accepted Answer

The Business Case is the primary input, as it documents the business need, cost-benefit analysis, and justification for the project.

Question 4

What key element differentiates the project charter from a contract in terms of project authorization?

Accepted Answer

The project charter is an internal document that grants authority within the organization, whereas a contract is a legal agreement between the organization and an external party.

Question 5

What does the assumption log capture during the Develop Project Charter process?

Accepted Answer

The assumption log records high-level strategic and operational assumptions and constraints identified at project initiation that could affect project planning and execution.

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